Lady Gaga has suggested that Madonna is "aggravated" she isn't bothered about her.

The singer, who releases her new album ARTPOP this week, spoke openly about the duo's rivalry on Howard Stern's radio show, adding that she doesn't want Madonna's "f**king throne".

Asked why Madonna seems to have an issue with her, Gaga told the DJ: "I think she's more aggravated that I'm not upset that she doesn't like me. 'Cause I don't care that she doesn't like me... No, I don't care... It's such nonsense.

"[Attacks from people like Perez Hilton are] really rooted in Madonna, that's the center of it. It's silly... There's always this pissing match: 'She's taking her torch, is she the new her, is she going to outlast her or not?'"

The 'Applause' star went on to say that she isn't interested in taking Madonna's place because she doesn't believe in a hierarchy.

"There's this thing with some people that I'm a threat to the throne. I don't want your f**king throne, no thanks, I have my own," she added.

"I actually don't want a throne at all, because I don't view myself as a queen, I view myself as one of my fans."